What are the legal repercussions for a same-sex couple of getting married?
“Getting married is a serious undertaking with huge legal implications especially for same-sex couples. Federal and state law will conflict, including tax laws. It could take a very long time before the consequences are figured out. “Same-sex couples who have married in California should also register with the State as domestic partners. A strengthened domestic partner law, AB 205, goes into effect January 1, 2005. This essentially gives domestic partners all of the rights and responsibilities of married people under California Law. “A word of caution: The current domestic partnership law (in effect until January 1, 2005) states that domestic partners can’t be married to each other. It’s not clear whether same-sex couples who marry thereby invalidate their domestic partnership. If you marry and register as domestic partners before January 1, 2005, I’d recommend seeking legal advice.” How can a non-biological mother establish her parental rights? “Under California’s current domestic par
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